Best Running Shoes for a Treadmill

Shoes for runners, walkers, and joggers

Which running shoes should you buy for your treadmill?

These recommended treadmill running shoes below represent our best picks that provide cushioning for your feet while walking, jogging, or running on a treadmill or road. If you are moving on your feet continuously for more than 20 minutes, this collection of proven superstars will keep your feet cool and comfortable.

This collection of running shoes is designed to support, cushion, and reduce impact especially if you are walking or running over 2 miles at a time or using them multiple times per week. (Good for you!) They are considered suitable for most people, they are mid-range priced, and you can be confident in your choice not to injure your feet, shins, or knees. We consider this a well-rounded group of running shoes from well-known brands that most walkers and runners will find to provide an excellent experience.

If you are looking for good high-quality running shoes that holds up for you on a treadmill and the road, here are our top recommendations.

Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38

The A.I.R. Artist-in-Residence, Jordan Moss color is so cool. The Pegasus 38 shoes are the classic runner shoe. They are comfortable for just about every type of runner and super perfect for going from couch to 5K. Durable, they will deliver comfortable performance day 1 training through to race day.

Adidas Ultra Boost 22

ULTRA BOOST by Adidas shoes delivers incredible energy return and instant comfort while the upper wraps the foot with a supportive fit. What we love is this shoe's upper is made with a high-performance yarn which contains at least 50% Parley Ocean Plastic — reimagined plastic waste, intercepted on remote islands, beaches, coastal communities and shorelines, preventing it from polluting the ocean. The other 50% of the yarn is recycled polyester. Best running shoe ever with the positive push up as you hit the road.

Brooks Ghost 14

This Brooks Ghost shoe is a durable, comfortable step that doesn’t feel too soft or heavy. These shoes build a customized comfort level, that adjusts to your foot with every run.

On Cloudmonster

 The Cloudmonster by On delivers extremely soft landings and maximum rebound, for energy return. It propels you forward stride after stride. It is perfect for energizing any run from an easy 5K to a 20 miler. Light, durable and temperature resistant to keep your feet cool. The soft sock liner and upper turn recycled materials into next-gen sustainable comfort.

ASICS Gel-Nimbus 24

Ascis Gel-Nimbus shoes offer advanced impact protection for distance training. They give a soft landing in every step. These shoes stay comfortable during longer runs, the FLYTEFOAM™ cushioning provides excellent impact absorption.

New Balance Fresh Foam 1080 v11

This New Balance Fresh Foam shoe is for all runners, running a marathon or a local 5K or just running to catch the train. Comfortable run after run with cushioning tech advanced foam and breathable stretchy upper. Best ultra-cushioned, lightweight ride. Its “Ultra Heel” design hugs the back of the foot for a snug, supportive fit which we like.

Craft CTM Ultra Carbon 2 Running Shoe

These shoes crush it on the treadmill. Particularly on iFit treadmills by Nordictrack, Proform or FreeMotion, where you can train alongside famed iFit trainer Tommy Rivs, trekking up hillsides or during tempo runs, interval runs, walks, and hikes. Tommy Rivers Puzey, or Rivs as he’s affectionally known, is an Elite Runner for Craft Sportswear.

CTM Ultra Carbon 2 running shoe by Craft Sportwear is a versatile running shoe we found to be excellent for use on pavement, gravel roads, and light trails.

Blissfeel 2 Running Shoe by Lululemon

As it turns out the Blissfeel Running shoes by lululemon are great for treadmill running. They are super comfortable, very supportive to use with a treadmill’s hard surface. Initially tested this brand on the road and found them a little too soft. lululemon offers a 30-day trial an easy way to try out these shoes without a hassle, no matter the condition so you can buy them with risk. We have been running on the Nordictrack Commercial X22i incline Treadmill and these are the perfect shoes for the firm (road condition) deck, inclines and soft landings. Love them!

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